Shaun + Liz in Pub vs Shaun + Liz on sofa| FF etc.

Question 1

Describe the pub scene using film form.

Answer 1

• Distanced proximity between Shaun and Liz- Ed being in the middle.

Question 2

What are some sounds we can hear in the pub sequence?

Answer 2

• Pleonastic sound of crunching crisps.
• Ed playing video games.
• Football in the background.

Question 3

What kinds of cinematography is used in Shaun and Liz’s dialogue?

Answer 3

SRS- Liz paying attention, Shaun clearly with his head in the clouds.
- Liz says, “I want to do stuff.”
- Shaun replies with, “Things will change, promise.”

Question 4

What is difference in set design with Shaun + Ed and Shaun and Liz?

Add cinematography.

Answer 4

S+E- cans scattered everywhere, cigarettes and sweet packets on the floor.
- Low-key light, dusty color palette.
S+L- organised home, fluffy blankets, nice rugs.
- high-key warm light, warm color palette- feminine touch.

Question 5

Difference between Shaun and Liz in the pub and on the sofa?

Answer 5

Closer proximity, body contact, cleaner attire and demeanor.

Question 6

Social context of this scene?

Answer 6

Gaming industry’s 2nd highest year.

Question 7

Ideologies?

Answer 7

Perpetual adolescence- Shaun and Ed being together all the time and slacking off on games.
- though with Liz, that idea is proven wrong that men can change.

Question 8

Narratives?

Answer 8

Binary oppositions- Shaun at the beginning vs the end.
- Hero’s Journey, repetition- yawning in a ‘zombie’ like matter.

Question 9

Film Form in the ‘walk to the shops’ sequence. (1)

Answer 9

LS- Shaun walking to the shops- tripping, giving the man change.